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$379+ Cheap flights from Johnson City, TN, TN to San Diego (SAN)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — SAN
Jan 6 — Jan 131
Tue 1/6
Tue 1/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Johnson City to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Johnson City to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johnson City to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 7, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/212:45 pmTRI - SAN
1 stop9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/2711:55 amSAN - TRI
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/5$606
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1512:09 pmTRI - SAN
1 stop10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2211:55 amSAN - TRI
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/5$780
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:00 amTRI - SAN
1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/410:01 pmSAN - TRI
1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$816
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:00 amTRI - SAN
1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/31:36 pmSAN - TRI
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$884
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/284:13 pmTRI - SAN
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/410:01 pmSAN - TRI
1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$947

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johnson City to San Diego that are best for you.

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BlountvilleSan Diego

TRI - SAN

TRISAN

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Sat 1/31

4:36 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Diego

Sat 2/7

10:30 pm-9:31 am

1 stop8h 01m

$379

BlountvilleSan Diego

TRI - SAN

TRISAN

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Sat 1/31

12:08 pm-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 46m

San Diego

Sat 2/7

9:21 am-11:48 pm

2 stops11h 27m

$384

BlountvilleSan Diego

TRI - SAN

TRISAN

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Sat 2/7

12:08 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops9h 23m

San Diego

Thu 2/12

10:51 am-10:28 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$424

BlountvilleSan Diego

TRI - SAN

TRISAN

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Thu 1/29

6:10 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 29m

San Diego

Mon 2/9

9:21 am-9:16 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$464

BlountvilleSan Diego

TRI - SAN

TRISAN

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Fri 1/2

6:49 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop7h 39m

San Diego

Tue 1/6

10:30 pm-9:31 am

1 stop8h 01m

$469

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Deals found on 12/5

Best time to book a flight from Johnson City to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johnson City to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johnson City to San Diego?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johnson City to San Diego (average of $114). Flying from Johnson City to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $285). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from J0H to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Johnson City to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 7, 2025.

When flying from Johnson City to San Diego, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johnson City to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Johnson City to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johnson City to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Johnson City to San Diego?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated December 7, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Johnson City to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,046 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johnson City to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Johnson City?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Johnson City. Booking flights from Johnson City to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Johnson City from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Johnson City to San Diego?

    A quick flight from Johnson City to San Diego can take about 7h 46m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $384. Airlines will cover a distance of 1983 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johnson City to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johnson City to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johnson City to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johnson City to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johnson City to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johnson City to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johnson City to San Diego?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johnson City to San Diego (average of $114). Flying from Johnson City to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $285). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Johnson City to San Diego

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Johnson City to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$350Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$366Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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